January 2009 Meeting Minutes

www.azgfd.gov/fishingfor updated fishing reports and stocking schedule.
 
OLD BUSINESS
 a. Member fees are due. form on the azbf website
 b. Boaters need to show proof of insurance to federation make copy.
     Make sure your coverage includes tournament coverage.
 
NEW BUSINESS
 a. Banquet, Cabelas Feb 6-9 $25, need member count, support your federation bring your wifes, girlfriends everyone is encouraged to attend. great Prizes, gifts for the ladys too.
 b. Presidents need list of Triton Boat owners given to Kip Pollay,
 c. Need State team members shirt sizes.
 d. Johnsonville brat cookout was a sucess thanks for your support
 e. State divisionals may 13-15 Tri cities wash, 11-12 practice days.
 f. Triton Boat for sale bids start at 5000 and 500 increments from there.
 
OLD BUSINESS
 a. Membership drive, lets show BASS that Arizona is tops in bass fishing, Wifes Fishing buddys, co workers, lets all get involved and increase our membership for the federation.
Please feel free to contact Bill tyger (v.p) @ wtyger1@cox.net  1-732-668-3445   or
 Lyle Danuser ly_danuser@yahoo.com1-623-565-6523
 b. Remember to fulfill your obligation to the federation and help out at 2 events througout the year.
 
LAST CAST
Lets all get involved in our Federation and help make this Organization the best it can be.
Remember with out your participation, we cannot succeed.
 
Secretarys report: Read & Accepted
 
Treasury Report: Read & Accepted
 
TOURNAMENT REPORT
 a. bartlett permit pending
 b. Need to get all state team members together for meeting to get profiles & photos. This includes 2 boater and 2 non boater alternates.
 c. remaining qualifier schedule
    2nd- Martinez (2-28-09)
    3rd- Bartlett (4-4-09)
    4th- Alamo (10-17-09)
    5th (first & last) - Pleasant (12-5-09)
 
YOUTH REPORT
 a. Casting Kids event at Cabelas Spring Outdoor Show Feb 14-15 2009. 
     Fish tank pond and blood drive. your support is welcomed.
 b.Casting kids will only be at the state level Bass has decided to drop sponsorship
    for this event
 c.Jr bass & Casting Kids finals are tenatively set for mar 2009
 d Youth raffle finalized (WINNERS ARE)
      1. Lowrance lms 527c- Jeff foley
      2. Motor Guide TR 70 Trolling Motor- Cynthia Kurtner
      3. Optima Battery- Paula Stroup
      4. Guided hunt- Joe Hurburt
 
CONSERVATION REPORT
 a. Ten pound trophy Trout included in incentive stocking, could end up in one of the 21 program waters. Urban fish stocking Jan5-10 many trout over 13-18 inches
 b.Super Conservation lic($53 residents, $63 non-res) covers all urban waters and trout fishing
 c. Get out & fish, join (anglers legacy.com) Share the fun of fishing with someone.
 d.visit